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Atlanta United coach asks journalist to move because of bizarre superstition
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... Former Barcelona boss Tata Martino was unimpressed when a local journalist didn't follow his strict pre-match press conference routine

Brazil's Maracana used for porn shoot
By Joe Nelson last updated
In Other News... The jewel of Brazilian football and stadium for the 2014 World Cup Final was used as the backdrop in an adult film last Sunday

Benjamin Mendy is not amused by who his FIFA 18 face looks like
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... The Manchester City left-back has made a shocking realisation ahead of the new game's launch

Police snub coin toss, pick end for penalties in Burnley vs Leeds clash
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... Authorities at Turf Moor decided to hold the penalty shoot-out at the home end to deter trouble from travelling Leeds fans

Barcelona reveal new third kit inspired by Antoni Gaudi's architecture
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... The new maroon and orange kit celebrates the city's rich artistic heritage

Roma continue to amaze with crazy Patrik Schick announcement video
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... Obscure announcement videos may have died down in the UK, but Roma are still flying the flag for Italy – and taking things to a whole new level

Unamused Romania coach Christoph Daum offered fishing rod in bizarre press conference
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... Daum, who is regularly at odds with the Romanian press, was offered the rod by a journalist after claiming that the country's biggest sports papers were only good for "wrapping fish"

Inter Milan chairman makes gaffe that won't sit well with fans
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... When explaining why you bought a football club, it's probably not a good idea to state that you admired three of their bitter rivals' star players by mistake

Commentators go brilliantly beserk as Östersunds qualify for Europa League
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... In 2011, Östersunds were in the fourth tier of Swedish football. Last night they qualified for the Europa League – which provoked quite a reaction

Marseille keeper Steve Mandanda humiliates striker with nutmeg
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... With Marseille winning comfortably and heading for the Europa League group stage, the French net-minder decided to add insult to injury

Comical own goal gifts CSKA Moscow crucial lead in Champions League qualifier
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... Young Boys have never qualified for the Champions League, and thanks to a late own goal by Kasim Adams Nuhu, it's an uphill task this season

Antonio Conte bursts into fit of laughter when asked about Diego Costa
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... Chelsea boss could not control his emotions during a press conference when asked whether Costa would be returning to the Blues.

Bayern Munich director stamps out Carlo Ancelotti's smoking habit
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... Bayern Munich's new sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has only been in his role three weeks, but has wasted no time in putting out Ancelotti's clubhouse habit.

Prost! Schalke offer free beer to fans
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... Schalke will offer the largest free round in the Bundesliga when they take on RB Leipzig at the Veltins-Arena on Saturday.

Victor Valdes trades in his gloves for a microphone with new TV show
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... Recently retired shot-stopper has opted for a change of career, launching a TV production company - as well as his own show, where he'll interview former colleagues.

Neymar hires UFC fighter Nordine Taleb as personal bodyguard
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... The Brazil international has landed a very handy new friend in the form of the MMA star.

Brazilian manager hospitalised after being taken out by his own player
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... Being a manager is tough at the best of times – but Nivaldo Lancuna had a particularly hard night after being crashed into by his own man

Cristiano Ronaldo scores brilliant goal in Fiorentina friendly
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... He might be currently serving a domestic ban, but CR7 was still in fine enough shape to rattle in a lovely strike against Fiorentina

Bemused security guard invades Turkish Cup game while on his phone
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... Granted, it's a habit to walk and talk while on the blower. But you should probably watch where you're going...

Barcelona announce Di Maria signing on Twitter... after being hacked
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... Barça fans were sucked into a world of confusion last night after hackers gained control of the club's Twitter account and revealed a 'new signing'

Jack Wilshere offers 'sit down' with reporter who claims his career 'hit a new low'
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... The Arsenal midfielder has hit back at a Sun scribe who made the claim after Wilshere was sent off in an under-23 meeting against Manchester City

EA tease FIFA 18 with most in-depth trailer yet
By Joe Nelson published
FIFA 18 Sit back and enjoy the New Order-Blue Monday mash-up, including new signings, fan interactivity and, of course, plenty more celebrations

Qatar reveal jazzy new stadium for 2022 World Cup
By Joe Nelson published
In Other News... The Gulf nation have released designs for their sixth proposed venue at the 2022 World Cup, the Al Thumama Stadium
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